LONG QUIZ CSPC102

An operating system acts as an interface between the user and the

• Internet
• Computer hardware
• Computer network
• Application software

The main purpose of an operating system is to

• Design hardware
• Manage computer resources
• Run a single program only
• Control only input devices

Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system

• Memory management
• File management
• Processor management
• Data encryption

The component of the operating system that allocates and tracks memory is called

• Processor manager
• Memory manager
• Device driver
• Scheduler

The program responsible for keeping track of processor and process status is called

• Memory controller
• Traffic controller
• File manager
• I/O handler

A major disadvantage of a mesh topology is

• High data loss
• Complex wiring and high cost
• Single point of failure
• Slow data transfer

In a ring topology, each node is connected to

• The Internet
• Two other devices
• A switch
• A central hub

Data transmission in a ring topology is

• Bidirectional
• Unidirectional
• Wireless
• Random

The topology where all devices connect to a central hub is

• Easy to add devices without interference
• Cheaper and easier to maintain
• No data collision
• Works without cables

The topology where all devices connect to a central hub is

• Star topology
• Mesh topology
• Ring topology
• Bus topology